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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 821.84 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 821.84 and 375.21 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 821.84 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/821.84 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 821.84 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 308,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,360.71/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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